Thursday, August 09, 2012

I'm not big on centerpieces--I think tableware and food done right are so beautiful that they are all the
decoration a table needs--but weddings present specific design
difficulties often enhanced by something going on. So, for a dear
friend (the lovely Rebecca R), I'm investigating possible (a) lovely,
(b) possibly functional/tasty, (c) simple, and (d) cost-efficient
Autumnal centerpieces for her October wedding luncheon in Portland.
Below is mostly just for me and her as I/we brainstorm, but if you are
reading this and you want to chime in with a link or idea, feel free.

Note: I don't love all of these, but I love some, and I think the rest are inspirational in some way or another.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Forever Desserts
Ultimate Coconut Cakehttp://reviewofrecipes.blogspot.com/2008/09/peninsula-grills-ultimate-coconut-cake.html
(I made this for Jed for our one-year anniversary yesterday; we haven't yet even finished our original slices of cake, it was SO rich--and so, so decadently, ultimately delicious. Note: I added a sprinkle more of kosher salt to every component, I forgot the sugar syrup, and I doubled the cream cheese in the frosting. Good decisions, all.)